Science Week in OLM

Well done to the boys and girls in 4th, 5th and 6th classes who presented a Science Show for their younger school mates on Thursday, November 27th. The investigations and experiments were very interesting and took a lot of preparation, so they should be very proud of their efforts.

A Visit from Heywood and BT Young Scientist

We were delighted to help the students from Heywood CS with their BT Young Scientist Project recently. Best of luck in the future! We were equally as delighted to have Transition Year Students from Heywood visit us and deliver a Science Exhibition for Science Week with 4th and 5th class. We were especially thrilled to Read more…

School Garden

A massive thank you as always to Martin who was on hand to help us with our School Garden! Martin helped 5th and 6th class clear and weed the garden for winter and also helped them plant a shamrock plant each that will be ready to take home in March. Well done 5th and 6th Read more…

Hockey

Well done to all pupils from 3rd-6th class who took part in hockey lessons in November. A massive thank you to Karen for sharing your passion and skills with us!

Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment

Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment

2nd and 3rd Class Football Blitz

On the 5th of November, 2nd and 3rd classes participated in a Gaeilic Football blitz in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise. The children enjoyed putting all the skills they have learned into practice and they showed wonderful teamwork and sportsmanship. Well done 2nd and 3rd class!  

Admission Policy and Application Form

2026/2027: Admission Policy and Application Form Click the above link to access the form.

Happy Halloween!

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Halloween! We had a lot of fun dressing up in school today as you can see. Thank you to everyone who supported our Witchy Walk, it is much appreciated.

Maths Week 2025

‘Maths Week Ireland is an all-island initiative promoting positive attitudes towards maths and highlighting the importance of maths in our lives since 2006. This annual festival is a collaborative partnership of organisations including all the universities, institutes of technology, professional bodies, visitor centres and more’. We had a lot of fun celebrating Maths Week in Read more…

Student Council Election 2025/26

Student Council in Our Lady’s Meadow NS The election for this year’s Student Council took place on Wednesday October 15th and all the students in 3rd to 6th Class, present on the day, got a chance to cast their vote. This year’s Returning Officers were Chloe Dunne and Cara Roe (members of previous Student Councils) Read more…

September and October in 5th and 6th Class

5th and 6th class have had a busy, but fulfilling start to the year, including a trip to Emo Court and Parklands, The Rock of Dunamase and concluding with a trip to the playground in Timahoe. They even had their own personal tour guide lead them around the Rock of Dunamase and give them a Read more…

Updates from 3rd and 4th Class

Third and Fourth Class had a brilliant mini trip to Dunamaise Theatre where they were treated to a spectacular Science Show from ‘Mark The Science Guy’. As you can see, audience participation was essential. Fourth Class have also been spending time with Dave and Paul learning practical cycle safety and skills. They have been partaking Read more…

Welcome Back!

A massive welcome back to all of our students and staff and a special welcome to our new Junior Infants, we hope you love your new school!

Summer!

We have had a busy few days in Our Lady’s Meadow as we approach the end of another school year. We would like to take this time to congratulate the pupils from 5th and 6th who received a Fáinne for their amazing efforts in Gaeilge this year. Thank you to the parents of pupils in Read more…

Senior Infants

Senior Infants really enjoyed their school tour and sports day this year!

Down Syndrome’s Ireland Ice Cream Funday

There was great excitement yesterday as the children were able to celebrate Down Syndrome’s Ireland Ice Cream Funday with funds raised for Down Syndrome Ireland.

Senior Sports Day

Well done to everyone who participated in Sports Day today!

Thank you Martin and Mary!

5th class would like to once again thank Martin and Mary Lawlor for their kindness this year. Martin and Mary have shared their knowledge, private garden and expertise with us and have also donated a large amount of plants, flowers and vegetables to our school and to individual pupils. We look forward to seeing you Read more…

Junior Sports Day and Orienteering

A massive thank you to Pat who came in to teach the children in school about orienteering. A special thank you to 4th and 5th class who helped out with Junior Sports Day, everything went so smoothly and the younger classes had a great day, all because of you!

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Policies & Documents

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